Notes from the host
House with Olympic View
Nightly rate now includes platform fees, so your total price is more transparent. Only the required taxes and pet fee (if applicable) are added separately.
***Before Your Visit: Call the recorded Road & Weather line to check the current status of roads and campgrounds and for weather information.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your stay includes:
* Ductless Heatpump/Minisplit A/C in the 2 main living areas. YES! there are TWO living spaces with TVs, seating, etc.
* Upstairs whimsical kids' space, Photo Op! (Upstairs 6'5" ceiling height)
* Deluxe Complementary Coffee Bar
* Three vibrant bedrooms with King and Queen award winning Helix mattresses (Upstairs 6'5" ceiling height)
* West Elm Queen sofa bed with mattress pad (for those who need a more firm bed)
* Dedicated work space
* Fiberoptic WiFi up to 500+ mbps
* Two bathrooms, one with a walk-in shower (high-pressure shower head), other with a shower and tub
* Half-bath upstairs (Upstairs 6'5" ceiling height)
* Well stocked kitchen. Salt/pepper/sugar. Big oven is not in use, but a smaller on-the-counter oven is available.
* Brand new washer/dryer
* Fenced-in yard
* Outdoor covered and open patio with Mountain View
* Firepit, Cornhole and outdoor patio furniture (non-working indoor fireplace)
* Smart TVs with Firestick and Roku/Vidaa TVs in each bedroom
* Kids' dinnerware, Pack-n-Play, Boardgames, cards, WiiU
* Light exercise equipment
* Parking up to 4 vehicles in the back, plenty of street parking in the front
* 240V/50A outlet for your Electric Vehicle, please bring your own charging cable
* Dog-friendly amenities. 2 dog max/$50 total
*** and much more!!!
CLEANING
We take cleaning very seriously (because we like it clean too!) and have very experienced cleaners in the vacation rental business. Please know that all used linens, blankets - both fleece and the top quilts, towels, bath rugs, laundry bag, shower curtain liners are washed in between guests. Covid cleaning protocols are in effect.
You simply have to visit and see what adventures await to make your vacation a memorable one at The 522 Experience!
YOUR SPACE
Guests have access to the entire 3 bed/2.5 bath home, fenced-in yard with covered and open patios. Access to backyard is through the laundry/2nd bathroom. Guests are advised to alert their family/friends to be mindful of who may be using that bathroom. Electric Vehicle 240V outlet, lock combination available upon request. Bring your own charging cable. The garage, garden shed, and hallway closet are locked and used for owner's storage.
Wide roads, sidewalks, and family friendly neighbors.
Commercially zoned and registered as a vacation rentals, which means local access to food, stores, coffee shops - you name it.
LOCAL FAVES
Sea to Summit Charcuterie Co. - Just behind the backyard!
Mighty Pine Brewing - Dog and Kid friendly, one block away on E 8th St.
Blackbird Coffee - 5 min walk/0.2mi walk
Bella Rosa Coffee House - 10min walk /0.5mi walk
Safeway/Starbucks - 12min/0.8mi walk (usually open 5am -12am)
Rite-Aid - 6min/0.3mi walk
Sasquatch Donuts - 15 min/0.9mi walk
1st and Front Streets Port Angeles - 17min walk/4min drive/1.2mi
Swain's General Store (has EVERYTHING!)- 11min walk/2min drive/0.6mi
StormKing Athletic Club (available for drop-ins) - 3min drive/14min walk/0.8mi
Erickson Park/Playground - 12min/0.8mi walk
Olympic National Park Visitor Center - 22 min walk/4min drive/1.1mi
Lincoln Park (small/big dog park, disc golf, BMX Track) - 6min/3 mi drive
Cleo's Doggie Daycare - 5min/2.1mi drive
Port Angeles Waterfront Park/Ferry - 20min walk/4 min drive/1.1mi
Ferry to Victoria - 90 min ride
Port Angeles to Sequim - 23 min drive
HOW TO GET AROUND
Many walkable locales. Sidewalks. Take a jog to the waterfront. Take the stroller to the playground park. Drive to the Olympic National Park for a hike or a dip in one of the lakes. Private parking for 4 in the back and ample street parking in the front.
WHY SHOULD I VISIT PORT ANGELES?
The 522 Experience is your home base to Hurricane Ridge, the lavender fields, Hoh Rainforest, and Lake Crescent/Devil's Punchbowl. Wander into the Sol Duc Falls, Cape Flattery, Tatoosh Island, Shi Shi Beach, Elwha Valley, and Freshwater Bay to name a few must see attractions.
WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO DO
- Take the Black Ball/Coho Ferry to Victoria, BC to visit the Butchart Gardens
- Marvel at the spring blooms, or the twinkling Holiday Lights
- Enjoy High Tea at the world-renowned Fairmont Empress
- Visit the 19th century Craigdarroch Castle.
WHY I SHOULD COME BACK
Plan another visit to The 522 Experience to celebrate the many festivals the region has to offer:
- Salmon Derby in March
- Jazz Festival in April
- Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival in October
- Explore winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding, showshoeing, and snow tubing at the Hurricane Ridge Ski Area.
IN TOWN FOR A RACE?
Need a comfortable place to rest before your next Olympic trail marathon? Make this your pre- and post- race headquarters to prepare for your next PR!
The 522 Experience is the perfect getaway for any season and any reason. There's something local for everyone to experience, or just make #The522Experience your destination to create fun, lasting memories with friends and family.
We can't wait for you to enjoy what our home and the many gems Port Angeles has to offer!
